We are thankful for the many volunteers who work every day to help us maintain the collection; shelve returned books, CDs and DVDs…
Denverites Not Pleased with Homeless Living in Vehicles
“We’ve made it impossible for people who aren’t wealthy to live and we’re not seeing the full spectrum of options for people to live safely and securely…”
How to Select a Health Plan During Open Enrollment
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spur interest in virtual care for medical services and digital fitness apps…
A School Superintendent’s Report, in a Difficult Season
“Today, we had seven jobs with no subs, and seven subs working in the District. To provide a little bit of context there…”
EDITORIAL: Three Mildly Controversial Housing Discussions at Town Hall, Part Four
People working in Pagosa’s retail industry, or hospitality industries — that is, a huge slice of our local workers — cannot afford “average rents”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: My Personal ‘Build Back Better’ Plan
Not that I’m opposed to streets and roads and bridges. Even my bicycle works better on paved roads…
Pagosa Peak Open School Students Show Their Stuff
Upstairs, middle school science teacher Kelsey Scott was preparing her students for the group’s science night…
OPINION: Congress Should Follow Colorado’s Example, and Protect Immigrants
America’s immigration system hasn’t been reformed in decades and, like our nation’s infrastructure, is in desperate need of repair…
Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Announces 2022 Season, Cyber Monday Sale
“We wanted to get out early and build on the incredible success and momentum of our 2021 season…”
Colorado Leaders Plan to Make Child Care Safer
More than half of Colorado families rely on unlicensed child care — often called family, friend and neighbor care…
PAGOSA FARMERS MARKET ONLINE: A Visit to The Dyna Breadhouse
Now about the name of her business, well, it seems she named the Dyna Breadhouse after her motorcycle: a Harley Dyna Wide Glide. Why not?…
EDITORIAL: Three Mildly Controversial Housing Discussions at Town Hall, Part Three
As a result of this failure to take definite steps to create an STR tax or fee, it might be left up to the Town citizens to petition a similar measure onto the April 2022 ballot…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Unethical Conduct by Rittenhouse Prosecutors
Don’t even get me started on the prosecutor’s reckless handling of the rifle during his closing argument…
READY, FIRE, AIM: ‘Louis, Can You Help Me Understand This?’
But how to explain these graphs to Darlene? Things like ‘incidence rates’ and ‘positivity rates’ sort of go over her head. (At least, they did when we were married…)
HMPRESENTLY: Conversing in a Cockamamie State of Polarization
They’re like pixie dust, in a way… those three related words, all suggesting thoughtful, mutual, even casual talk among folks…
A COVID HEADSCRATCHER: The Lurking Lice
According to those in the world of professional nitpicking, Pediculus humanus capitis, the much-scorned head louse, has returned…
OPINION: Considering National Defense
“Some day, after mastering the wind, the waves, the tides, and gravity, we will harness for God the energies of Love…”
EDITORIAL: Three Mildly Controversial Housing Discussions at Town Hall, Part Two
“It’s no secret how special this place is. Pagosa Springs is in a class of its own. It holds more picturesque scenery than one can imagine…”
Town Trail Project Improves Recreational Connectivity
The ADA-compliant trail provides access to the newly acquired Cotton Hole Park, which was purchased by the Town in 2017 to ensure public access to the San Juan River in perpetuity…